The Adequan USEA Gold Cup kicked off in 2004 with the goal of creating an exciting format of upper level competition and greater promotion of the sport of eventing.

Today, the series consists of 11 qualifying competitions at the Advanced and CIC3* levels which culminate at the 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), August 29 - September 2, 2018, in Parker, Colorado. The $40,000 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Advanced division serves as the Gold Cup Final at the AEC, and the winner of the division will be named the 2018 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Champion.

2018 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Qualifiers

The rider must complete at least one Gold Cup qualifier on a *Qualifying Score to be eligible to compete in the AEC Advanced division. As of 2014, qualified riders may ride any Advanced level horse at the Gold Cup Final.

* Qualifying Score: End on a numerical score at any of the qualifiers with no more than 20 jump penalties on cross-country.